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Rio Tinto and Hancock invest $1.6 billion in Pilbara iron ore expansion

Rio Tinto and Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting have committed a combined US$1.6 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara, extending one of the region's most durable mining partnerships.

By Perth News Desk · 3 August 2026 · 2 min read

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AI Perth Small Business: How Local Firms Cut Waste 23%

Perth small businesses from Northbridge to Subiaco are using AI scheduling and predictive ordering to reduce waste and improve efficiency. Here's how local restaurants and cafes are adopting the technology.

By Perth Tech Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read

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